John 7:49
But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
King James Version
In Context
48Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?
50Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)
Cross References
Isaiah 5:21Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Isaiah 29:14Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
John 9:34They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
1 Corinthians 1:20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
Matthew Henry on John 7:46-53
The Officers' Testimony of Christ. 45 Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? 49 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. 50 Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) 51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him,… Read the whole commentary →